Freedom of the Borough to be conferred on Kilrea man Martin O'Neill for his contribution to football

At a Special Meeting of Causeway Coast and Glens Council, it was agreed that Kilrea native Martin O’Neill will be awarded the Freedom of the Borough.

The decision was taken during a special meeting on Thursday, September 17, when it was also agreed to confer the Freedom of the Borough on Coleraine Football Club.

At a Special Meeting of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, it was agreed that Kilrea native Martin O’Neill will be awarded the Freedom of the Borough.

placeholder image — At a Special Meeting of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, it was agreed that Kilrea native Martin O’Neill will be awarded the Freedom of the Borough.

The Notice of Motion, proposed by Councillor Sean Bateson and seconded by Councillor Leanne Peacock, recognises Mr O’Neill’s outstanding sporting achievements and his distinguished career as both a player and manager.

His playing career included winning two European Cups with Nottingham Forest and captaining Northern Ireland at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, while as a manager he enjoyed success with clubs including Leicester City, Celtic and Aston Villa.

The Notice of Motion also recognised his recent return to management with Celtic and the achievement of winning the league title at the age of 74, further highlighting his enduring contribution to football.